A Victorian-based transport company and its director have been prosecuted after one of its drivers collided with several light vehicles in December 2021, killing a two-year-old infant and seriously injuring…

SafeWork SA recently issued a safety reminder to businesses about the recent national shutdown of the 3G network and to upgrade their emergency phones in lifts if required. Emergency phones…

Safe Work Australia is developing a draft model Code of Practice: Managing fatigue risks at work, and has called for consultation on the draft model as part of the development…

WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert reminding mine operators about the risks of high-speed bearing failure on mobile equipment. The alert was issued following an incident involving a haul…

SafeWork NSW recently issued a safety alert following a number of incidents in which younger electrical workers were injured on the job as a result of contact with live wires.…

WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a reminder to employers and workers about the risk of falling objects, and that even a small falling object can hit hard with enough force of…

There are three key steps for taking a holistic, participative and evidenced-based approach to musculoskeletal injury prevention, according to David Trembearth, national safety business partner – safe design and ergonomics…

Standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health over the long-term and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep…

Despite recent fluctuations in the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) job market, demand for HSE professionals continues to outpace pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent salary survey. While the HSE…

Businesses and workers are being warned of the dangers of operating augers following the death of a worker at a property south of Adelaide last month. SafeWork SA inspectors attended…